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14 MAKE IT HAPPEN AT YOUR WORKPLACE �Organize a health fair for employees which includes health screening on site. For example, nurses can be brought in to measure BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose. �Offer a presentation or lunch and learn session on different health topics and outline the screenings employees should be aware of and the importance of getting them done. �Have an informational kiosk set up with brochures on different health topics and screening guidelines. RESOURCES & WEBSITES Canadian Diabetes Association – Get Checked Now www.diabetes.ca/getcheckednow Your Healthy Weight www.yourhealthyweight.ca/home.aspx Canadian Cancer Society – Prevention www.cancer.ca/Canada-wide/ Prevention.aspx?sc_lang=en Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.ca VISIT YOUR WEBSITE @ WWW.WORKINGTOWARDWELLNESS.CA Key References Canadian Cancer Society. (2012). Getting Checked. Retrieved from http://www.cancer.ca/Canada-wide/Prevention/Getting%20checked.aspx?sc_lang=en Cancer Care Ontario. (2012). Cervical Screening. Retrieved from https://www.cancercare.on.ca/pcs/screening/cervscreening Canadian Diabetes Association. (2012). Managing your blood glucose. Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/living/management/ manage-glucose Heart and Stroke. (2008). Overweight, obesity and heart disease and stroke. Retrieved from http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3799193/k. A1E1/Position_Statements__Overweight_obesity_and_heart_disease_and_stroke.htm Heart and Stroke. (2010). Living with cholesterol. Retrieved from http://www.heartandstroke.com/atf/cf/%7B99452D8B-E7F1-4BD6-A57D- B136CE6C95BF%7D/Living-with-cholesterol-en-v32.pdf Heart and Stroke. (2011). Getting your blood pressure in check. Retrieved from http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3484023/k.2174/ Heart_disease__High_blood_pressure.htm?gclid=CJOngKPO864CFQVoKgodfWe0Lw Statistics Canada. (2010a). Health Profi le. (82-228-XWE). Ottawa. Retrieved from http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/health-sante/82-228/index.cfm?Lang=E Statistics Canada. (2010b). Resting blood pressure and heart rate measurements in Canadian Health Measures Survey, cycle 1. Health Reports, 21(1), 71-78.
James Mc Cann WORKING TOWARD WELLNESS PROFILE This initiative is about making positive life changes for healthy aging, including changing one’s eating habits, preparing for long-term financial success, and starting or maintaining physical activity. James McCann welcomes positive change at every opportunity, so he was the ideal profile candidate for this initiative. James has many interests, including cooking, collecting hockey memorabilia, and reading World War II history and autobiographies. James also collects non-sports related items. One item he’s particularly happy to own is a 1947 Sunbeam hedge trimmer that’s in mint condition. It holds great sentimental value for James as his father used it as a young boy, and it was handed down from his grandfather. James enjoys recreational activities and keeps fit by swimming, mountain biking, and playing hockey. James tries to exercise between three to five times a week and enjoys being active outdoors. James notes, “I’m not one for conventional exercise. For me, it’s about finding an exercise or outdoor activity that I enjoy.” Variety is the spice of James’ life. He avoids processed foods and prepares his meals from scratch. Grapefruit, watermelon, acorn squash, and lima beans are some of James’ favourite foods. However, he’s always willing to try a new vegetable or fruit. As he puts it, “You can never get enough of a good thing.” James also grows his own garlic, and uses it to cook a variety of healthy dishes. James admits he “really enjoy[s] so many… food dishes and my food has to have great flavour or it’s just not worth eating.” Now, that’s a definite commitment to variety and good taste! By looking at James’ lifestyle, it’s clear that his health and well-being is a high priority for him. He balances a busy family life and career by multi-tasking, continually reassessing his priorities, and staying true to his life goals. James recently became a wellness committee member at Brampton Assembly Plant. He enjoys his work with the committee and looks forward to being more involved in the future. In James’ words, “I support the WTW program and believe it’s a …wealth of knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.” Thank you, James, for your commitment to health and wellness. Your life is a testimony that it is never too late to build in “A Time for Change.” “I’m I’m not one for conventional exercise. For me, it’s about finding an exercise or outdoor activity that I enjoy. 2012 Dodge Ram Truck 1964 Dodge 330 Max Wedge “ Name: James McCann Years Employed with Company: 23 Current Position: Team Leader Favourite Company Vehicle: Dodge Ram Truck (wish list: 64 Dodge 330 Max Wedge) Watch for future Health Issues Magazines and visit the Working Toward Wellness website: www.workingtowardwellness.ca There are many wellness activities being planned this year. We hope you take every opportunity to get involved! 15
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